Certified Medical Assistant (3939)

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE•Waco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist the provider with initial patient assessments, vital signs, medical procedures, and documentation of care. This role involves administering medications, providing patient education, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with various patient treatments and procedures. The CMA will also manage patient messages and records within the EHR, coordinate external appointments, administer immunizations, and maintain exam room readiness. Compliance with all regulations regarding patient information confidentiality is essential. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Texas Driver’s License
Completed an accredited medical assisting program and an externship in a supervised healthcare setting.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or another certifying agency.
CPR certification.
1 year of prior experience as in a medical assisting role performing administrative duties or similar position in a healthcare work environment
Possesses basic computer skills to complete administrative tasks.
Strong communication skills and customer service skills
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Must work within CMA scope of practice.
Visual and auditory accuracy
Continuous use of computer & electronic health record.
Extensive standing and walking
Frequently squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing.
Frequent telephone usage
Continuous conversational communication
Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
Occasionally carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Occasionally pushing, pulling, and positioning patients up to 200 lbs.
Occasionally pushing, pulling, and positioning (with assistance) patients over 200lbs
Infrequent use of personal transportation
Able to respond quickly and calmly to medical emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist provider with initial patient assessments, vital signs, medical procedures, implementation, and documentation of care.
Administer medication to patients, including oral, IM, IV, sub-q and intradermal, assessing, and documenting effects (must be I.V. certified to start I.V.'s; hydration can be initiated but medications cannot be administered through I.V.; patient assessment during I.V. treatment must be completed by an RN or Clinician).
Provide oral and written education to patients in disease processes, medication, intervention, and treatment implementation.
Perform diagnostic tests for patients, including EKGs, spirometry, vision and hearing screening, throat cultures, NST’s and bladder scans.
Perform patient treatments/procedures including venipuncture, nebulization, catheterization, ear lavage, dressing changes, unna boot application, sponging infants (must complete training and maintain bi-annual WFM competencies for catheterization).
Assist provider in minor surgery, cast application, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colposcopy, cervical biopsy, EMB, IUD insertion and pap smears.
Assist clinicians with prescription pending in EHR.
Complete paperwork for ordered diagnostic tests performed outside of center.
Contact patients who did not keep vital recheck appointments.
Schedule appointments for FHC patients with specialists outside of clinic, document the appointment time, address, and phone number of the specialist in the medical record.
Fax needed records to the specialist and document in the medical record when faxed and to what phone number.
Review children’s immunization records before provider enters exam room, noting if patient is behind and what immunizations they may need and administer immunizations according to TDH guidelines and standing provider’s orders.
Responsible for all messages, Mycharts, result notes and other encounters in the EHR in-basket.
Responsible for fax transmissions from outside agencies.
Responsible for documentation of nursing home facsimiles into patient record.
Obtain copies of hospital records for patient’s clinic charts.
Clean and stock exam rooms.
Locate lab and x-ray reports as needed.
Complete all assigned Quality Assurance assignments per QA log.